Thesis submission process
How do I submit my thesis?
Answer ID 3476 | Last updated on 24/06/2026 04.02 PM
Discuss with your supervisors an estimated submission date (normally at the 3.5 year mark for a full-time doctoral student) and lodge an Intention to Submit form via HDRhub. Once the Intention to Submit form has been approved, you will be able to submit your thesis online.
Follow the steps below to initiate the Thesis Submission form:
1. Log in to HDRhub
2. Click on "Graduate Research School" on the righthand menu
3. Click on "My Project"
4. Scroll down to "Examinations"
5. Click on the "Start now" button under the Thesis submission workflow
6. Follow the prompts
Note: If you are a fee-paying international student or do not have additional scholarship entitlements, there will be fee implications when you extend your candidature time limit or when your thesis submission is approved past the maximum submission date.
You must complete one of the following prior to submission of your thesis to meet the eligibility requirements to submit:
- Oral presentation or defence at School seminar
- Assessment by your Advisory Panel
- Assessment by the Graduate Research Coordinator and/or Head of School
Refer to your School's website or handbook for other requirements.
Upon approval of your thesis submission, you may collect a special HDR mug from the Graduate Research School (GRS) located at Ezone L3. Our reception hours are weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
The links below give you more information on:
How to lodge your "Intention to Submit" form - Lodge my intention to submit my thesis.
How to submit your thesis and GRS thesis formatting requirements- Submit my thesis for examination and Format my thesis.
Further information on the thesis examination processes can be found on the intranet - Find information on thesis examination.